The virtual organisation

Abstract

The nature of work is changing ‐ to adapt to the global marketplace. Many organisations will concentrate on core activities and outsource other services to those with specialist expertise, capable of taking advantage of economies of scale. Technology also makes possible new forms of working. Remote working is a real possibility for many. The virtual organisation is a network or federation of small companies and individuals, each contributing a key component of the overall set of processes that result in the delivered product or service. Outlines the natures of such changes and raises issues that must be addressed if such change is to be successfully managed.

Citation

Franks, J. (1998), "The virtual organisation", Work Study, Vol. 47 No. 4, pp. 130-134. https://doi.org/10.1108/00438029810222487